Welcome to UNIT 4 - Industrialism and the Race for Empire! (You thought things moved quickly before? WAIT until you see how mankind moves in this next period of time - roughly 1800-1900)
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This unit describes the effects of the industrial revolution on Western nations and the nations' race to divide Asia and Africa among themselves. Colonial rule brings more hardships than benefits to native peoples, who eventually rebel against Western rulers. (from your text)
ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS Students will understand that:
There were many factors that led to the establishment of European nation-states
The Industrial revolution had dramatic impacts on the world (political, economic and social)
Imperialism in Africa and Asia still affects the world today
The reactions of regions of the world to Western economic domination were not always positive
The march of democracy and progress happened for many but certainly not all people.
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
What were the factors that led to the rise of nationalism?
What were the causes, characteristics and consequences of the industrial revolution?
What were the political, economic and social impacts of the Industrial Revolution?
How did the industrial revolution lead to imperialism?
Why did imperialism start in Europe?
What was the incentive of Europe to become imperialists over other countries?
Why were Africa and Asia imperialized?
How did imperialism change the world then and now?
Do the benefits of imperialism outweigh the costs?
How did democracy and technology evolve in Industrialized countries?
Activity: A Microcosm of Nationalist Ambitions
As you compete with each other focus on your thoughts and feelings. Reflect on them, and be sure to share your thoughts with your classmates when we are finished.
Nationalism...what a concept!
Nationalism, in terms of human history, is relatively new. It stems first from the notion of their actually being a nation (not always a 'nation-state' or country). Thus, it is a force that develops in the late 18th century and has been with us ever since. There are elements that are required (see below). That said, though, note that an actual nation-state is not needed for one to be a nationalist. For example, there are French nationalists living in the province of Quebec in Canada which seek independence in some way from Canada. They do not have a nation-state per se, but they are nationalists nonetheless (see below). The same can be said of many people in the world today. Read over this hand-out
In class mini-research
With your partner(s) find a nationalist movement which is similar to the one described above (re: Quebec in Canada) in a country from the list below:
Philippines
Thailand
Indonesia (in the last 20 years)
United States of America
France
Spain
United Kingdom
Mexico
Sudan (last 10 years)
Create a chart that answers these questions:
Group seeking independence.
Reason.
Present situation.
Post the Chart on Your Wiki
Nationalism is a powerful force and will also have a hand in helping fuel a different kind of revolution, a revolution that was about to change life for everyone, not just in one country, or region, but for the entire world: the Industrial Revolution. Probably nothing that we have studied so far has had as great an impact on your life today!
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Reading Assignment - The Impact of the Industrial Revolution
This was an exciting time for humanity but it also caused a lot of disruption and change which made some people uncomfortable with how fast things were moving (are there people like that today?)
There was an EXPLOSION of inventions and technological advances in agriculture, industry, transportation, communication...
Global power and wealth shifted to the industrialized nations
Economic and social systems were transformed as nations changed production and distribution methods
SO why bother studying it?
We're still in it! (Are we living in an extension of the Industrial Revolution?)
The gap and tension between the "Have's and the Have-not's" is still very real in our world.
Tensions between labor and the owners of the 'means of production' and other problems of industrialization are still present. What are those?
Reading Assignment - Interaction with the author
We can get a feeling for how dramatic these changes were by examining the short chapter, "Men and Machines" from E.H. Gombrich's book, A Little History of the World.
I'd like you to read this short introduction to the Industrial Revolution from Ernst Gombrick'sA Little History of the World. While reading and after you are done reading the beginning section, you must RESPOND to what you've just heard in the same way you use the bottom section of your Cornell notes to respond to readings. These responses could be:
questions that are raised by what's just been read
insightful connections with something you already know
comments on the author's point of view, opinion or perspective
"how we know" what's being discussed
challenges (based on fact or knowledge, not on prejudice or emotion) to the validity of statements
comments about why this MATTERS
feelings or emotional response
efforts to deepen your understanding of what you've heard
Notice that none of these interactions are SUMMARIZING what's been said. THIS IS ANNOTATING YOUR READING (INTERACTING WITH THE AUTHOR). It will take your understanding of readings to a new level.
When we are ready, you will discuss and compare your annotations with a group and I will share some of mine. The remaining part of the short article will be your assignment for next period.
Viewing Assignment: Turning Points in History The Industrial Revolution
Charting Assignment: Retrieval Chart - Positive and Negative/ Short and Long Term Effects
Next, we need to analyze the EFFECTS of the Industrial Revolution bothshort/long term AND positive/negative. Use this to list the EFFECTS you find from various sources (class discussion, video segments, text readings) Use this chart:
Refer to ('read') pp. 280-294 of our text for additional information to complete this assignment Analyzing Pictures (Major Assignment - Warm-up)
A photo essay is a set or series of photographs that are intended to tell a story or evoke a series of emotions in the viewer. A photo essay will often show pictures in deep emotional stages. Photo essays range from purely photographic works to photographs with captions or small notes to full text essays with a few or many accompanying photographs. This is certainly another type of primary source we can analyze to get a "picture" of life throughout history.
Analyzing Pictures
Let's look at 2 examples of child labor during the Industrial Revolution.
Step #1: OBSERVATION Study the picture quietly for a few minutes. Describe exactly what you see, including people, clothing, jewelry, or other objects or writing in the picture.
Step #2: INFERENCES Are there people in the picture? If so, what are they doing? What can you tell about the person or persons from looking at the picture? Is it a picture from today or long ago? How can you tell? What do you think the artist or photographer was trying to convey? Based on what you observed, what can you infer or guess about the picture?
Step #3 QUESTIONS What questions does this picture raise in your mind? Where could you find answers to them?
Step #4 COLLABORATIVE ANALYSIS Get with a partner and discuss your observations. Were they the same? If not why are they different? What is the message of the pictures shown?
Assessment - Photo essay Impacts of the Industrial Revolution: Economic, Political and Social. This assessment will have 2 parts - A "practice" session which will consist of you annotating a packet of photos and then creating a photo essay that demonstrates your understanding of the major economic, political and social impacts of the Industrial Revolution AND how they continue to affect the modern world.
The key to success in this project is thoughtful selection and discussion of images. The word count is 500-600 words maximum and this will be strictly adhered to.
This is an individual project and must be presented in a KEYNOTE. Upon completion it must be posted to your student wiki-page!
It must include:
Introductory paragraph with your thesis and main arguments (200-250 words maximum)
2 carefully selected images for each factor (economic, political, social)
Short description of the significance of each image
Short discussion of how each impact has affected the modern world
MLA citation of all sources (including images)
Please familiarize yourself with the assessment rubric below.
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Photo essay rubric.pages The spread of the Industrial Revolution from England to America and then the rest of the world led to an era of reforms to try to counter the negative effects of industrialism. Some examples of 19th century reform movements that led to changes for people:
Labor unions and gradual improvement of some working conditions
Abolition of slavery
Fight for Women's Rights
Free public education
Suffrage Movement (England and then US)
1. Define the term Suffrage
2. Respond to the SKILLBUILDER questions (on your student wiki) related to the following pie charts (from p. 314 of your text)...
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Along with these reforms came a wave of democratic feelings (nationalism?) in many of Britain's colonies. Canada, Australia and New Zealand become DOMINIONS (self-governing in domestic affairs but still in British empire). The Irish also fight and win some control of themselves and there was even a movement in the ever-expanding US by the southern states to form their own nation free from what they felt was the imperial north! (Get more of this story in US History!) An Age of Democracy and Progress The rapid industrialization also sparked a wave of new TECHNOLOGIES and new IDEAS that TRANSFORMED humanity as never before!
1. How would you have felt being European during this time period? 2. How would you have seen other parts of the world that weren’t going through this rapid change and development?
The Age of Imperialism
The Rise of Imperialism - Research Activity (post on your wiki)
Spend 10mins investigating the term ‘Imperialism’ on the internet (take brief notes). Make sure that you select reliable sources to read. Be ready to discuss the term with the class...and then
Read the poem below: ‘The White Man’s Burden’ by Rudyard Kipling (1899) and complete the following questions.
What is “The White Man’s Burden” based on Rudyard Kipling’s description in this poem?
Do you agree or disagree with Kipling’s characterization? Why or why not?
What does this say about the attitude of Europeans and Americans toward the rest of the world during the mid 1800 - early 1900’s? Use specific examples from the poem.
Is KIS an example of “The White Man’s Burden” in modern Korean society? Why or why not?
"By 'imperialism' I mean the process whereby the dominant politico-economic interests of one nation expropriate for their own enrichment the land, labor, raw materials, and markets of another people." Michael Parenti
The act of imperialism has truly changed the face of this earth. The world's distrust towards nations with wealth become much clearer as the Age of Imperialism unfolds. The first example we will be looking at is the relationship between Europe and Africa. Here are some questions you should ask yourself while studying this part of the unit:
1. Why did imperialism start in Europe?
2. What was the incentive of Europe to become imperialists over other countries?
3. Why was Africa imperialized?
4. How did imperialism change the world?
5. Do the benefits of imperialism outweigh the costs?
What does Darwin say about Imperialism?
Read the excerpts below and answer the document based question.
Read the handout ("Imperialism in the Modern Age") and take notes on the reasons and justifications for Imperialism, areas that were imperialised and the impact of imperialism (positive and negative).
Use this table to help you organise your ideas
Scramble for Africa
Take a look at the map below - WOW!
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Key Questions: 1) What was the Berlin Conference? 2) What were the outcomes of the conference? Watch the video below and continue to add to your notes on chart. Make sure that you include the long term impacts of Colonization as well.
Welcome to UNIT 4 - Industrialism and the Race for Empire! (You thought things moved quickly before? WAIT until you see how mankind moves in this next period of time - roughly 1800-1900)
ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS
Students will understand that:
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
Activity: A Microcosm of Nationalist Ambitions
As you compete with each other focus on your thoughts and feelings. Reflect on them, and be sure to share your thoughts with your classmates when we are finished.Nationalism...what a concept!
Nationalism, in terms of human history, is relatively new. It stems first from the notion of their actually being a nation (not always a 'nation-state' or country). Thus, it is a force that develops in the late 18th century and has been with us ever since. There are elements that are required (see below). That said, though, note that an actual nation-state is not needed for one to be a nationalist. For example, there are French nationalists living in the province of Quebec in Canada which seek independence in some way from Canada. They do not have a nation-state per se, but they are nationalists nonetheless (see below). The same can be said of many people in the world today.Read over this hand-out
In class mini-research
With your partner(s) find a nationalist movement which is similar to the one described above (re: Quebec in Canada) in a country from the list below:
Create a chart that answers these questions:
- Group seeking independence.
- Reason.
- Present situation.
Post the Chart on Your WikiNationalism is a powerful force and will also have a hand in helping fuel a different kind of revolution, a revolution that was about to change life for everyone, not just in one country, or region, but for the entire world: the Industrial Revolution. Probably nothing that we have studied so far has had as great an impact on your life today!
Reading Assignment - The Impact of the Industrial Revolution
The Impact of the Industrial Revolution (See the effects of the Industrial Revolution - how wealth & better health changed the world)Discussion - Industrial Revolution: Why Study It?
This was an exciting time for humanity but it also caused a lot of disruption and change which made some people uncomfortable with how fast things were moving (are there people like that today?)SO why bother studying it?
Reading Assignment - Interaction with the author
We can get a feeling for how dramatic these changes were by examining the short chapter, "Men and Machines" from E.H. Gombrich's book, A Little History of the World.I'd like you to read this short introduction to the Industrial Revolution from Ernst Gombrick's A Little History of the World. While reading and after you are done reading the beginning section, you must RESPOND to what you've just heard in the same way you use the bottom section of your Cornell notes to respond to readings. These responses could be:
Notice that none of these interactions are SUMMARIZING what's been said. THIS IS ANNOTATING YOUR READING (INTERACTING WITH THE AUTHOR). It will take your understanding of readings to a new level.
When we are ready, you will discuss and compare your annotations with a group and I will share some of mine. The remaining part of the short article will be your assignment for next period.
Viewing Assignment: Turning Points in History The Industrial Revolution
So, how did this start?? VIDEO CLIP
Charting Assignment: Retrieval Chart - Positive and Negative/ Short and Long Term Effects
Next, we need to analyze the EFFECTS of the Industrial Revolution both short/long term AND positive/negative. Use this to list the EFFECTS you find from various sources (class discussion, video segments, text readings)
Use this chart:
Refer to ('read') pp. 280-294 of our text for additional information to complete this assignment
Analyzing Pictures (Major Assignment - Warm-up)
A photo essay is a set or series of photographs that are intended to tell a story or evoke a series of emotions in the viewer. A photo essay will often show pictures in deep emotional stages. Photo essays range from purely photographic works to photographs with captions or small notes to full text essays with a few or many accompanying photographs. This is certainly another type of primary source we can analyze to get a "picture" of life throughout history.
Analyzing Pictures
Let's look at 2 examples of child labor during the Industrial Revolution.Step #1: OBSERVATION
Study the picture quietly for a few minutes. Describe exactly what you see, including people, clothing, jewelry, or other objects or writing in the picture.
Step #2: INFERENCES
Are there people in the picture? If so, what are they doing? What can you tell about the person or persons from looking at the picture? Is it a picture from today or long ago? How can you tell? What do you think the artist or photographer was trying to convey? Based on what you observed, what can you infer or guess about the picture?
Step #3 QUESTIONS
What questions does this picture raise in your mind? Where could you find answers to them?
Step #4 COLLABORATIVE ANALYSIS
Get with a partner and discuss your observations. Were they the same? If not why are they different? What is the message of the pictures shown?
Assessment - Photo essay
Impacts of the Industrial Revolution: Economic, Political and Social.
This assessment will have 2 parts - A "practice" session which will consist of you annotating a packet of photos and then creating a photo essay that demonstrates your understanding of the major economic, political and social impacts of the Industrial Revolution AND how they continue to affect the modern world.
The key to success in this project is thoughtful selection and discussion of images. The word count is 500-600 words maximum and this will be strictly adhered to.
This is an individual project and must be presented in a KEYNOTE. Upon completion it must be posted to your student wiki-page!
It must include:
Please familiarize yourself with the assessment rubric below.
The spread of the Industrial Revolution from England to America and then the rest of the world led to an era of reforms to try to counter the negative effects of industrialism.
Some examples of 19th century reform movements that led to changes for people:
Labor unions and gradual improvement of some working conditions
Abolition of slavery
Fight for Women's Rights
Free public education
Suffrage Movement (England and then US)
1. Define the term Suffrage
2. Respond to the SKILLBUILDER questions (on your student wiki) related to the following pie charts (from p. 314 of your text)...
Along with these reforms came a wave of democratic feelings (nationalism?) in many of Britain's colonies. Canada, Australia and New Zealand become DOMINIONS (self-governing in domestic affairs but still in British empire). The Irish also fight and win some control of themselves and there was even a movement in the ever-expanding US by the southern states to form their own nation free from what they felt was the imperial north! (Get more of this story in US History!)
An Age of Democracy and Progress
The rapid industrialization also sparked a wave of new TECHNOLOGIES and new IDEAS that TRANSFORMED humanity as never before!
1. How would you have felt being European during this time period?
2. How would you have seen other parts of the world that weren’t going through this rapid change and development?
The Age of Imperialism
The Rise of Imperialism - Research Activity (post on your wiki)
Spend 10mins investigating the term ‘Imperialism’ on the internet (take brief notes). Make sure that you select reliable sources to read. Be ready to discuss the term with the class...and then
Read the poem below: ‘The White Man’s Burden’ by Rudyard Kipling (1899) and complete the following questions.
"By 'imperialism' I mean the process whereby the dominant politico-economic interests of one nation expropriate for their own enrichment the land, labor, raw materials, and markets of another people." Michael Parenti
The act of imperialism has truly changed the face of this earth. The world's distrust towards nations with wealth become much clearer as the Age of Imperialism unfolds. The first example we will be looking at is the relationship between Europe and Africa. Here are some questions you should ask yourself while studying this part of the unit:
1. Why did imperialism start in Europe?
2. What was the incentive of Europe to become imperialists over other countries?
3. Why was Africa imperialized?
4. How did imperialism change the world?
5. Do the benefits of imperialism outweigh the costs?
What does Darwin say about Imperialism?
Read the excerpts below and answer the document based question.
Introduction to Imperialism: Reading
Read the handout ("Imperialism in the Modern Age") and take notes on the reasons and justifications for Imperialism, areas that were imperialised and the impact of imperialism (positive and negative).Use this table to help you organise your ideas
Case Studies In Imperialism (Causes and Effects)
Scramble for Africa
Take a look at the map below - WOW!
Key Questions:
1) What was the Berlin Conference?
2) What were the outcomes of the conference?
Watch the video below and continue to add to your notes on chart. Make sure that you include the long term impacts of Colonization as well.